On a rare sun-soaked London morning, there was nowhere I'd rather be than sprawled out on a yoga mat, a sparkling mocktail in my hand, surrounded by uninterrupted views of the city's skyline, celebrating the launch of Smeg's new Soda Maker.
I, as well as many other members of Gen Z, wholeheartedly identify as a wellness girl, so this setup couldn't have been any more appealing. Now, while this dedication to all things self-improvement has undoubtedly benefited me in many ways, I'd be lying if I said there weren't some accompanying downfalls, the damage to my wallet being the most prominent. You couldn't pay me to admit the amount of money I've spent on potions and tinctures that promise to boost my mental clarity or streamline my focus. In fact, I can barely leave the house without purchasing some kind of natural energy, kombucha, or nootropic beverage. Plaster any wellness buzzword of the moment onto a can, and you can be sure that it will be going straight into my basket.
